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I have officially joined the
@OfficialPDPNig
to advance my ambition to seek re-election as Governor of Edo State.
I, as always, remain committed to engendering good governance and sustainable development of our dear state.
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I have officially resigned my membership of the All Progressives Congress (
@OfficialAPCNg
) after meeting with the CoS to
@MBuhari
.
We shall continue the battle to protect the interest of Edo people and sustain good governance in the state.
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I celebrate my friend,
@PeterObi
, former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, as he marks his 62nd birthday today.
He has been unwavering in his commitment to the development of our dear country. I celebrate him
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Edo govt declares 24-hour curfew
The Edo State Government hereby imposes a 24-hour curfew across the state till further notice.
The curfew is to take effect from 4pm, today, October 19, 2020.
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My dear vibrant Edo youth, as you go out today to express your concerns through the
#EndSARS
protests across the state, I urge you to comport yourselves, be safe and orderly.
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I congratulate Yusuf Aminat Imoitesemeh on her record-setting feat as the best graduating and best ever student at the Lagos State University. With a perfect 5.0 CGPA, she has indeed shattered the glass ceiling and cast her name in stone at the institution.
An Edo indigene,
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I express my heartfelt gratitude to our great party, the
@OfficialPDPNig
, the leaders, delegates, members and all Edo people for the opportunity to fly the party's flag in the forthcoming governorship election. God bless you all.
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Today I received ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, who is a presidential aspirant of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging the party to embrace justice, fairness, and equity in selecting the candidate to fly our flag in the 2023 presidential election.
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I have ordered the Nigeria Police Force (
@PoliceNG
) to thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to the death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
#JusticeForUwa
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I received my certificate of return today from
@inecnigeria
after the landmark victory in Saturday's election. I restate my commitment to Edo people, to deepen sustainable devt and consolidate on our sterling legacies.
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I have just received the results sheet of the Edo governorship election from
@inecnigeria
, which provides details of the polls cast on Saturday. I appreciate Edo people for their support and unflinching resolve to reward our hard work.
Congratulations to all of us once more!
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I want to sincerely appreciate Edo people, Nigerians and our brothers and sisters in the Diaspora, for the outpouring of goodwill and solidarity since the announcement of my unjust disqualification by
@OfficialAPCNg
from the Edo guber pry election. I thank you for keeping faith.
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We are indeed proud of the enigma of
@heisrema
and what he has come to represent, especially his personification of the Edo heritage. We applaud his genius and celebrate him as he takes the world stage by storm.
RAVAGE UPRISING/ My Ancestors bronzes sit in the museum of this very city so I remade mine. Hence, Edo is redefined, the map reshaped, your minds awakened & the mask reborn. Thank you London! 🦇🇬🇧
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Nigerians may shock political class, parties in 2023, Obaseki warns/1
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I have not moved to a new platform yet to seek re-election.
My focus now is to control the spread of the coronavirus (
#COVID19
) pandemic, which is ravaging our country and threatening our healthcare system.
Stay safe.
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I am honoured to offer our record-setting Miss Yusuf Aminat automatic employment in the state’s public service. To complement our efforts to create the best work environment, we intend to attract and retain the best talent.
Miss Aminat, we remain proud of you. The world is your
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In the wake of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government, fuel prices have increased astronomically leading to rise in prices of goods and services and overall cost of living.
The Edo State Government shares the pains of our people and wants to assure everyone that we are
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I supported
@A_Oshiomhole
when he ran for office. I developed his plan as governor. When he was done, he felt I can continue this plan. So, I ran for office; he had an ulterior motive and felt I was going to be subservient. He didn't know I was going to be this independent-minded
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I congratulate the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP),
@AAdeleke_01
, on his victory in the Osun 2022 governorship election.
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I am currently being screened by the
@OfficialPDPNig
Screening Committee to participate in the Edo State Primary election scheduled for June 25, 2020.
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I was with my brother and Governor of Rivers State, H. E. Nyesom Wike, to express appreciation for his support before, during and after the Edo governorship election. As the chair of the N'tnl campaign council, he applied himself diligently to task. Indeed, he is a true brother.
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Until I joined
@OfficialPDPNig
I never knew what brotherhood in politics meant. I appreciate the love and support from fellow governors and supporters across the country.
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I appreciate the sustained show of solidarity, support and goodwill from Edo people and Nigerians in the face of injustice by the
@OfficialAPCNg
screening committee. I will be making my next move known after I complete consultations with my supporters and meet with
@MBuhari
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We are honouring our outstanding daughter, Yusuf Aminat with automatic employment into the state’s public service and full scholarship for one year in the Nigerian Law School, where she will receive an up-keep allowance equivalent to the salary of a State Counsel, which is about
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We call on all party members and our teeming supporters to remain calm and await further directives, in the light of the announcement of my unjust disqualification to participate in
@OfficialAPCNg
primary election in Edo State by the screening committee.
#DemocracyDay2020
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I have just learnt that hoodlums are attacking
#EndSARS
protesters, who have conducted themselves peacefully in Benin City. I extend condolences to the victims of the attack, including those who lost their lives and others who were injured by the thugs.
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I appreciate my brother and co-aspirant,
@EngrIkhine
, who has aligned with me, in sustaining the devtal strides in Edo State, as the
@OfficialPDPNig
primary election draws near.
He brings with him a structure spread across 192 wards, and we appreciate the show of solidarity.
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I send heartfelt condolences to the government and good people of Oyo State, over the passing of former governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. He was a fine gentleman, who would be dearly missed by all.
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This decision has become necessary because of the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of
#EndSARS
protesters.
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The verdict of the Federal High Court, delivered by Honourable Justice Ahmed Mohammed on the allegation of certificate forgery is well-received and a victory for the rule of law.
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I met the Vice President,
@ProfOsinbajo
in Aso Rock today in continuation of our 'Thank You' tour, as we continue to show appreciation to various stakeholders that contributed to the success of the Edo Governorship election on Saturday.
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Today, I paid a courtesy visit to
@MBuhari
to appreciate him for his stance on a fair and peaceful governorship election in Edo State last Saturday. We are grateful for the President's committment to democratic ideals, which was clearly demonstrated during the election.
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2023: Obaseki receives Peter Obi, says PDP must embrace equity, fairness
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Posterity will always vindicate the just
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While we do not want to join issues with the
@FinMinNigeria
, we believe it is our duty to offer useful advice for the benefit of our country.
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Today, I led my counterparts on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (
@OfficialPDPNig
) on a thank you visit to the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II.
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I just met with His Excellency
@MBuhari
to intimate him on my intention to seek re-election on the platform of our great party,
@OfficialAPCNg
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I visited former Presidential candidate of
@OfficialPDPNig
,
@atiku
in his Abuja residence, with my deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, to show appreciation for the support we got in the recent guber poll. We are indeed grateful to everyone who stood by us during the exercise.
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Thank you.
Today's election result in Edo State, Nigeria - with Governor Godwin Obaseki re-elected for another term - is good news for the Royal Museum project in Benin City, and for the wider cause of returns of Benin art and culture
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I have gone into self-isolation and sent in my samples for testing after 2 persons I came in contact with tested positive for
#coronavirus
. I am taking this precaution to protect people that may otherwise come in contact with me. I urge my colleagues to get tested too.
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I cast my vote at 11:48am after joining the queue at 10:24am. I expected that
@inecnigeria
would have prepared better for the exercise. The security agencies are also not doing what they assured they would. Reports of malfunctioning card readers are also rife.
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In continuation of my Thank You tour, I was with my brother, the Governor of Bayelsa State, H. E. Douye Diri, to appreciate the support shown me during the Governorship election on Saturday. He and other governors in the S'South were totally committed to our cause.
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As part of our 'Thank You' tour, I was in Akwa Ibom State on a visit to my brother and friend,
@MrUdomEmmanuel
. Working with other S'South governors, he played a major role in our victory last Saturday. We appreciate his show of support before and during the exercise.
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I congratulate Rt. Hon. Com. Philip Shaibu, my friend & brother, on your 51st birthday. It is with great joy that I celebrate you, given our peculiar and shared experience, forged by years of unalloyed loyalty to Edo people, in driving our vision to make Edo great again.
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#EdoNoBeLagos
is loud and clear!
#FemChallenge
#FEM
#Obaseki2020
#MakingEdoGreatAgain
#ObasekiForGovernor
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I visited my brother and Governor of Cross River State,
@senatorbenayade
to appreciate him for his support before, during and after Saturday's governorship election. We appreciate the support from him and other S'South governors, who were a solid pillar during the exercise.
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Governor Godswin Obaseki Gives Victory Speech
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My Rema
@heisrema
, your remarkable achievements over the years fill us with immense pride and joy.
From the extraordinary feat of selling out the O2 Arena to amassing an impressive 1.6 billion streams of music, your accomplishments show your exceptional talent. They pave the
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During the flag-off ceremony of my governorship election campaign, I thanked the National Working Committee of the
@OfficialPDPNig
, on behalf of the people of
#EdoState
, for providing an umbrella to shield us when we were thrown out into the rain.
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I congratulate my brother, the Deputy Governor of Edo State,
@HonPhilipShaibu
on his 54th birthday.
I thank him immensely for his support in the course of our drive for the development of our State in the last seven years.
I also acknowledge the energy and vigour he has brought
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Obaseki to Wike: PDP is not your personal property, Edo cannot be procured
#EdoCannotBeProcured
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Thank you, my brother
I am excited to welcome my friend and brother,
@GovernorObaseki
to the
@OfficialPDPNig
—the only true pan-Nigerian party. You have indeed made the right choice in the best interest of the good people of Edo State.
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Press Briefing by Governor Godwin Obaseki.
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I mourn the death of quintessential, maverick musician and Edo son, Majek Fashek.
Fashek, who took the world by storm with his enigmatic talent, remains one of the finest cultural icons of his age and would be remembered for his disarming craft and skill.
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I have gotten the endorsement of over 120 groups, including labour unions, LGA workers, artisans, among others. So we are confident of victory.
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The responsibility of government is to protect lives and property and maintain law and order, therefore, anyone found outside in violation of the curfew would be dealt with according to the law.
Signed
Osarodion Ogie Esq.
Secretary to the State Government,
Edo State.
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My Betsy Bene, my right-hand, my go-to; always in my corner. Thank you for every prayer, every sacrifice and every held hand. You are my greatest gift and you inspire me everyday.
Thank you for all you do for me and for the good people of Edo State. I celebrate the Amazon that
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Hearty congratulations to Edo son and
@NGSuperEagles
striker,
@victorosimhen9
, on his Prix Marc-Vivien Foé win, awarded to the Best African Player in
@Ligue1_ENG
. He is doing Edo proud at
@LOSC_EN
and we celebrate him for being an enviable ambassador of our dear state.
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While the government of Edo State respects the rights of its citizens to undertake legitimate protests, it cannot sit idly when hoodlums have taken laws into their hands to cause mayhem on innocent citizens and the state.
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I announced that we have reviewed the minimum wage for Edo workers from N30,000 to N40,000 a month. Although we would have loved to pay more, we hope that this little adjustment will enable us to cushion the impact of the inflation that we are faced with.
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The
@OfficialPDPNig
gave me umbrella when I weathered my political storm and I am grateful to the leadership of the party for their large heart.
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In line with our drive to transform Edo State into a major investment and industrial haven in the country, Edo Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited (ERPC), has placed order for 200,000 barrels of crude from Oza Oil Field operated by Decklar Resources Inc and Millenium Oil
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I commenced my re-election campaign today in Edo North axis of the state, starting from Igarra in Akoko-Edo LGA.
I visited the Palace of the Otaru of Igarra, Oba Adeche Saiki II, on a courtesy call, before proceeding to wards 1 & 2 in the council.
#Edo2020
#Megamanifesto
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I visited my brother and governor of Delta State,
@IAOkowa
to thank him for the support during the Edo Governorship election. A dependable patriot, the governor was key to our campaigns and made sure to stand by me until the conclusion of the exercise, which is remarkable.
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I have approved the appointment of Osarodion Ogie Esq., as Secretary to the State Government.
This is the only political appointment to be made for now.
All other appointments are deferred to the first week of February, 2021
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I heartily congratulate our darling Super Eagles for their victory over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
The Super Eagles were a better team, displaying formidable skills, resilience, strength and determination throughout the match, securing a ticket to the finals of the
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The former Governor of Kano State,
@KwankwasoRM
, joined me to commission the Edo State Hajj Camp in Benin City.
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I celebrate my friend and brother,
@IAOkowa
as he adds another year today. A gentleman to the core, he has over time shown his unalloyed commitment to the betterment of his people and continues to lead as a democrat and an unrepentant optimist. Congrats, dear brother.
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Today, after three weeks of annual leave, I returned to the state capital amid a rousing welcome by supporters and other Edo residents.
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Youths in Edo State today take the credit for my re-election. You expect a lot from us. You share a responsibility in our quest to Make Edo Great Again (
#MEGA
). I cannot make everyone of you SSAs/SAs, but I will create the opportunity for everyone to thrive.
#edoyouthsummit2020
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“I hereby call on the Police Command in the state to get out on the streets and provide adequate security for the
#EndSARS
protesters and ensure that no one is harassed in the course of exercising their rights in Edo State.”
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Congratulations to
@OlumideAkpata
on his emergence as the President of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA). He brings with him years of enviable success as a distinguished lawyer and is sure to steer the NBA to glorious heights. Congratulations, once more!
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By the directive, schools and businesses are to shutdown activities accordingly. Those who cannot move safely are to stay put between now and 4pm till calmness is restored.
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One of Edo's fast-rising musical acts, making waves globally today, is Shallipopi; birth name Crown Uzama. We are proud to have hosted his homecoming concert, arguably the biggest music concert in Benin City in recent times, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub.
Some of the best
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Parents are advised to rein in their children, youths and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
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Today, I signed a deal with the Government of Malaysia for the establishment of a University of Innovation in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
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I condole with the former governor of Edo State,
@aoshiomhole
and the candidate of the APC in the forthcoming governorship election,
@PastorIzeIyamu
over the unfortunate road accident, involving their security aides and top chieftains of the party in their campaign team.
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We believe it is imperative to approach the Nigerian project with all sense of responsibility and commitment and not play to the gallery because ultimately, time shall be the judge of us all.
Signed
Godwin Obaseki
Governor, Edo State
April 15, 2021
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No Victor, No vanquished, let's unite to rescue Nigeria
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Earlier today, I and other political actors in Edo State were invited to the palace of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Omo N' Oba N' Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II.
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With the commissioning of a 3km streetlights project along Siluko Rd and another 3.3km streetlights along Sapele Rd, in Egor and Ikpoba-Okha LGAs respectively, we have completed the construction of 40km out of the 200km of street lights projects around the greater Benin area. 1/2
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I won't allow lions and tigers to collect taxes in Edo State. We are deploying the Edo State Revenue Administration System (ERAS) to ensure revenue collection is transparent, electronic and with a human face.
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Governor Godswin Obaseki Gives Victory Speech
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I heartily sympathize with our industrious traders at Oba Market, who woke up this morning to the fire incident in parts of the market.
I want to assure them that govt has set up a committee to unravel the cause of the fire and would ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.
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